Useful tips to help you choosing the best gelato in Tuscany

Best gelato in Tuscany

If you want to enjoy a perfect gelato in Tuscany you must visit an authentic artisan gelato shop or "gelateria". Although there’s no official definition of artisan ice-cream, the name refers to a freshly-made product created from just a few natural, raw ingredients, containing no preservatives or artificial flavours or colours (in this article we are giving you some tips for choosing the best artisan gelato).

Gelato in San Gimignano [Photo credits: Kinzica Sorrenti]

Since Italy boasts thousands of gelaterie some food magazines and publishing companies have recently announced their yearly ranking of gelato shops. According to Gambero Rosso 2017guide Gelaterie d'Italia, the best gelaterie in Tuscany are:

S. Dondoli (S. Gimignano)

De' Coltelli (Pisa)

Chiccheria (Grosseto)

Gelateria Carapina (Firenze)

Gelato in Florence [Photo credits: Lara Musa]

Moreover, Dissapore Magazine has included 14 Tuscan gelato shops on its last Top 100 list: